Today was a big day - massive in fact
A young man named Omar lives in Boquete, Panama
in a boys orphanage called Arturo Miro
He is 15 years old and has a heart full of love after today.
This whole week, the men in our volunteer group spent each day at Arturo Miro
they built a massive obstacle course for the boys
they built relationships
and they spread the Good News of Jesus
they gave the boys sports games, backpacks, tasty treats, new shirts
and gave them each their own Bible.
This afternoon all the kids ran to explore & conquer their new obstacle course
Omar seemed to be deep in thought
carrying his Bible around with him
One of our wonderful men started talking to him about Jesus
Omar wanted to know more and more.
He had been so hurt by his family, mostly by his parents
he had been abandoned as an orphan
to grow up and live with no family
He was carrying with him an inconceivable amount of pain and anger
All he wanted to do was release that anger
but he had no idea how to do that.
Lindsey & Kathy stepped up with their spanish skills
They explained to Omar about the peace, hope & love that is Jesus
He felt sorry for being a bad kid in the past
he was quickly assured that Jesus loves him no matter his past.
He wondered that if he knows Jesus...
will he see his grandparents who had passed away in Heaven?
would he ever see his parents there?
and how does all of this anger just go away?
We stood around talking to him for quite awhile about the gift of forgiveness
about God's plan for all of our lives
for His plan for Omar's life
that everything happens in His perfect timing
about the peace that comes in trusting Jesus
about the love that He has for each of His children,
a love that exceeds all human understanding
and many other things that I didn't quite get because I can't speak spanish.
We prayed over Omar
Such a strong prayer - the Holy Spirit was so clear in that place
there were many tears of relief and joy
Omar's heart was so full and his desire to lift his burden ran deep
he could see and feel the love of Jesus in this place
HE ACCEPTED JESUS!!!!
He was shocked
He was so overwhelmed with joy
he could feel his burden lifted and peace flowing through him
How incredibly beautiful!
I have never before witnessed a person come to accept Christ
It is a feeling that is bigger than this world
it's God-big!
I feel so honored to have been able to share in this moment
and pray for Omar's faith
He has a difficult road ahead of him
he will be tested and fail
but Jesus is his savior and He can move mountains
I will forever pray for my new brother in Christ
God bless you Omar, how blessed I am to be a witness to your journey!
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